Holy Cross School, Darbhanga
- Donar Chowk, Leheriyasarai, opp. Petrol Pump, Darbhanga 846004
- Darbhanga, Bihar
Co-Educational [CBSE]
Co-Educational [CBSE]
Holy Cross School, Darbhanga is a Catholic Minority School founded and managed by the members of the International Catholic Women Religious Congregation known as Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross.
This congregation was founded by Fr. Theodosius Florentini OFM Cap. and Mother Maria Theresa Scherer in Switzerland in the year 1856. The members of this congregation work in almost all the continents, America (North & South), Africa, Europe and Asia.
The motto of the Congregation is “Need of the time is the will of God”. The Sisters came to India in the year 1894. Keeping the motto in mind the Sisters have established mission centers in most of the states in India, responding to the different needs of the people. They serve the nation in various fields like Kindergartens, Primary Schools, High Schools, Higher Secondary Schools, Degree and Post-Graduation Colleges, Professional Colleges, Vocational Training Institutions, Nursing Schools/Colleges, Hospitals and Dispensaries, Various types of non-formal Institutions, Social Service Centers, Orphanages, Home for the aged and destitute, Centers for differently abled and HIV / AIDS affected.
Holy Cross School, Darbhanga was started in the year 1967 primarily for the Christians and for the poor sections of the society but today it is open to all, irrespective of caste, creed and religion. It is owned by Bettiah Holy Cross Sisters Society which is a registered Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E.) New Delhi. The medium of instruction is English
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In Holy Cross school, co-curricular activities play an important role. The students from lower classes onwards are encouraged to participate in different activities and are well guided by the teachers for better performance.
Student Council - This organization is made up of the captain of Houses and representatives of the co-curricular activities along with elected and nominated students of each class from Std VI to X inclusive. Election on democratic principles are conducted for the posts of School Captain and Vice-Captain. The main purpose of this group is to assist the Principal in carrying out various affairs of the school. The moderator of this student body is the Vice-Principal who guides the students in a very creative way. Principal is the Chief Patron.
L.T.S. - L.T.S. means Leadership Training for Service. The motto of this is “For God and Country”.
Senior students are invited to join this group, to grow as God-oriented persons and to be aware of their responsibility in serving the country to progress.
TARU MITRA- (Friends of Trees) Taru Mitra is a students’ organization for our environment. The Members of this organization try to become a friend of the Earth by taking care of the nature and creating mass-awareness concerning the fast deteriorating aspects of our environment.
SCIENCE CLUB- A creative organization of students started in November 1997 to promote development of Scientific talents and create a platform for discovery and innovation for the students.It goes with its motto “Be Scientific, Think Scientific and Act Scientific”.
ARTS CLUB- Students’ organization started in September 1999, with “knowledge and Service” as motto. Aims and objectives are: Transmission and Promotion of cultural heritage and development of social, moral, spiritual and intellectual values.
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Address: Donar Chowk, Leheriyasarai, opp. Petrol Pump, Darbhanga 846004
Darbhanga, Bihar